Lodgings throughout Vermont open their doors to vacationing dogs

Vermont is a pet friendly place, and so are its hotels and motels. At many lodgings, visitors are welcome to bring the family dog, and some hotels, inns, and resorts offer dog friendly amenities like dog food, dog beds, and plenty of outdoor green space for daily walks and outdoor games of fetch. Some lodgings also can provide maps and directions for dog friendly walks. Check ahead for special fees or animal size restrictions.

Basin Harbor Club

4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491 Phone: 802-475-2311 Toll-Free: 800-622-4000 Fax: 802-475-6545

A Pet-Friendly Resort on Lake Champlain

Well behaved pets are welcomed in any of our 77 cottages for an additional charge of $10 per day. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets and pet stations are placed strategically around the property. A weekly dog walk is scheduled with the host and her owner. Upon check-in, your canine receives a bag of treats, pickup bags and a list of the best things to do and not to do on property. We also have a great private dog beach and plenty of green areas for walking and running. Dogs must be kept leashed at all times and away from the pool and waterfront areas.

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311 Fax: 802-483-6373

Named a “Favorite Hotel” by Fido Friendly Magazine

The Mountain Top Inn & Resort invites you to share your vacation with your canine companion. We invite you and your well behaved pet to enjoy the creature comforts of one of our five mountain cabins or a pet friendly vacation home. Your pet will receive a dog bed, bowls for food & water and a Vermont Gourmet Dog Treat as a welcome amenity. Pets are permitted on designated cross-country ski trails and hiking trails. Located in Central Vermont, just a short drive from Killington and Rutland, the Resort is majestically set on 350 acres surrounded by Vermont’s Green Mountains; with sweeping views of a sparkling lake and an endless array of outdoor adventures, it’s the perfect place for you and your pet to vacation!

Commodores Inn

823 South Main Street Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802-253-7131 Toll-Free: 800-44-STOWE (78693) Fax: 802-253-2360

Activities for Everyone, In Every Season......bring the dogs!

Join other dog owners and visit the Commodores Inn. Guests visit with their pets from all over to attend the annual “Camp Gone to the Dogs”, which is a week-long training camp for dogs and their owners. We have also hosted the National Retriever Championships, and your dogs are always welcome at our Inn.
The Commodores Inn and Stowe offer a wide array of year-round activities for every type of enthusiast. There are outdoor activities for the sporting enthusiast, music, art and theater for the cultural buff, and an abundance of shops and restaurants and sightseeing opportunities for all ages, budgets, and appetites. Our experienced staff is more than willing to assist you with your daily plans.

Essex Resort & Spa

70 Essex Way Burlington (Essex), VT 05452 Phone: 802-878-1100 Toll-Free: 800-727-4295 Fax: 802-878-0063

Bring the dog -With the majestic Green Mountains on one side and Lake Champlain on the other there's lots to explore!

Nestled on 18 acres between the vistas of the Green Mountains and the splendor of Lake Champlain, The Essex Inn is a Vermont’s Resort & Spa where your pet is always welcome. As the Burlington area’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Essex is a true destination, offering a full-service spa and fitness center, cooking classes at Cook Academy, and an award-winning restaurant, all of which perfectly complement our classic accommodations. While you’re here, enjoy fabulous on-site activities like tennis, golf, swimming, fly fishing, and even hot air balloon rides, or just relax by the fireplace in one of our beautifully appointed rooms or suites. From our own Vermont Tennis Vacations to our wine list, ranked among the best in the world, The Essex offers you an experience unlike any other resort in New England.

Fairbanks Inn

401 Western Avenue St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Phone: 802-748-5666 Toll-Free: 866-359-8204

Vermont's Best Kept Secret

Discover a unique, pet-friendly bed and breakfast-style lodging in the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. At The Fairbanks Inn, your dog is welcomed as a special guest. Treat man’s best friend to a rare, pet-friendly Vermont lodging, offering spacious, pet-designated rooms, dog-delicious treats, and plenty of outdoor green space for daily walks, runs and outdoor games of fetch. Your four-legged companions can finally enjoy and share a Vermont paradise of adventure and sport right by your side. Advance pet reservations are required so that special pet-friendly accommodations and rates are available and applicable.

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Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265 Toll-Free: 800-347-8266

You and your dog will love this pet friendly resort

Located in a wooded setting, our one- and two-bedroom pet friendly log cabins have country furnishings with modern amenities. Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living-dining area with fireplace or woodstove, cable TV, a sleep sofa, covered porch, and an outdoor grill. All linens are included. Available on a two night minimum. Weekly discounts are available. Walk or hike with your dog on one of our many trails. The outdoor hot tub is open all year-round to help soothe your muscles from a long day of hiking or skiing Use a complimentary canoe to paddle around in our 10 acre pond. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the mountains. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are offered at Smugglers Notch Resort.

Trapp Family Lodge

700 Trapp Hill Road Stowe, VT 05672 Phone: 802-253-8511 Toll-Free: 800-826-7000

Bring the Dog - Come play in our backyard.

Enjoy 2,500 acres with our pet-friendly lodging accommodations. To help our canine guests feel at home, we provide LL Bean Dog Bed and Blanket, Trapp Treats, Trapp Lodge Dog Bowls, and a Doggie Trail Pass and Map. Nestled in the mountains above the village of Stowe, Trapp Family Lodge is the ideal vacation destination for any season. Relax and rejuvenate at our mountaintop with 100km of trails for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Enjoy gourmet cuisine in your choice of three restaurants, weekly wine tastings, delicious desserts, pastries, and breads from the Bakery. The 96 room alpine lodge features dog friendly accommodations combining the charm of Vermont with the sophistication of Austria.